Hour-Zero is much more than just an emergency response plan; it is a complete program that addresses all components of emergency preparedness.

– Judy Miller, Risk Manager,
Perris Union High School District

Emergency Mapping

Here be dragons.

– Phrase used by early cartographers to mark unexplored territories.

Emergency Mapping

Today, maps are used as a universal medium to communicate safe spaces, hazards and in the deployment of tactical operation.

Accurate emergency maps are an invaluable component of a school’s emergency plan. They provide a visual representation of your risk and hazard assessment, reflect your preparedness strategies and aid in response.

Emergency mapping involves a lot more than just documenting fire evacuation routes – it considers what actions and information are needed during any type of incident, both inside and outside a building, and during all phases of an emergency.

Maps help students and staff stay safe and execute emergency protocols during evacuation, lock-down and shelter-in-place events. Maps are also a vital asset to emergency personnel, as they provide critical information that assist police, fire and EMTs in expediting life-saving responses.

Through the use of HZ mapTool, authorized users can easily manage and update emergency maps, capture details with digital photographs and video, and enhance incident management capabilities for the school, the district and first responders.